Hirotaka Uranaka

Narutake Takasu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Narutake, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Narutake is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenichi Tanizaki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Kenichi, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenichi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Reiko Yoshida is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset Finance Law, Banking and Finance Law and Structured Finance Law. Reiko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Reiko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Takuro Awazu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Business Transactions and Trade Law. Takuro, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Takuro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mika Wakuta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Mika, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mika is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hirofumi Kaji is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Hirofumi, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hirofumi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shintaro Hamasu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Shintaro, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shintaro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Minako Otsuka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Minako, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Minako is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tatsuo Yamashima is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust / Competition Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Tatsuo, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tatsuo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

So Saito is a lawyer admitted in Japan and New York with a wealth of experience in the areas of Web3, FinTech, startups, venture finance, and financial regulatory including providing regulatory compliance and corporate advice to domestic and foreign companies. He is the author of several books, including “Textbook of NFT” and “Metaverse & NFT” and others. He is also an advisor to the Japan Blockchain Association, a public interest board member of the Japan STO Asso...